I am new to road cycling and didn't have a lot to choose from in my area, but I recently bought a Trek Lexa SL and I am loving it. I got a 2011 on sale for $799(reg $1100 I believe), right now seems to be when bike shops have their bikes on sale to make room for the 2012 bikes. I also test rode a Cannondale for around the same price but liked the Trek better for me.